Virtual and Augmented Reality — Popular Guides
2024 May Be the Year of Extended Reality
XR, short for “extended reality” includes not just video images that take up your entire field of view, but augmented reality, or mixed reality, that combines computer-generated images with the real world.
Parent’s Guide to Meta Quest Pro
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other communications and messaging services, is one of several companies working to build the metaverse, rolling out new devices and experiences that will enable it.
Parent’s Guide to Meta Virtual Reality Parental Supervision Tools
If Meta’s Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset has become a go-to gaming and entertainment device in your household, there’s a new reason to cheer: Meta has launched VR parental supervision tools.
Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds
Meta Horizon Worlds is now open to teens ages 13 to 17. Here’s what parents and teens need to know about navigating the social VR app safely.
Meta Opens Horizon Worlds Metaverse App to Teens
A Meta exec explains social VR app Horizon Worlds and how teens and everyone can use it safely.
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Metaverse: What’s the Risk?
You’ve probably heard the term “metaverse,” which is being embraced by numerous tech companies. The company formerly known as Facebook is so committed to the idea, that it’s renamed itself “Meta” to symbolize its deep dive into this new online world.
Ask Trish: What’s the Metaverse?
Everyone keeps talking about “the Metaverse” but I’m not sure what exactly that is. Can you tell me more?
Facebook Not Alone in Embrace of ‘Metaverse’
As you’ve undoubtedly heard, Facebook has renamed itself Meta. Some people thought that was in response to the company’s recent troubles, but a company the size of Facebook doesn’t go through a major rebranding in a matter of weeks. It’s clearly been on the drawing board for months, if not longer.
Smart Glasses are Yet Another Privacy Challenge
Smart glasses are here to stay. What you should know about the implications for your privacy.
2024 May Be the Year of Extended Reality
XR, short for “extended reality” includes not just video images that take up your entire field of view, but augmented reality, or mixed reality, that combines computer-generated images with the real world.
Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds
Meta Horizon Worlds is now open to teens ages 13 to 17. Here’s what parents and teens need to know about navigating the social VR app safely.
Meta Opens Horizon Worlds Metaverse App to Teens
A Meta exec explains social VR app Horizon Worlds and how teens and everyone can use it safely.
Parent’s Guide to Meta Quest Pro
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other communications and messaging services, is one of several companies working to build the metaverse, rolling out new devices and experiences that will enable it.
Parent’s Guide to Meta Virtual Reality Parental Supervision Tools
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Metaverse and Virtual Reality Safety Tips for Parents
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Metaverse: What’s the Risk?
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Ask Trish: What’s the Metaverse?
Everyone keeps talking about “the Metaverse” but I’m not sure what exactly that is. Can you tell me more?
Facebook Not Alone in Embrace of ‘Metaverse’
As you’ve undoubtedly heard, Facebook has renamed itself Meta. Some people thought that was in response to the company’s recent troubles, but a company the size of Facebook doesn’t go through a major rebranding in a matter of weeks. It’s clearly been on the drawing board for months, if not longer.
Smart Glasses are Yet Another Privacy Challenge
Smart glasses are here to stay. What you should know about the implications for your privacy.